Unibet Group plc - Interim report January - June 2014 (unaudited)

LONDON SW QW, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Second quarter and first half year summary

Gross winnings revenue and cost of sales for all periods in this report
have been restated as explained in Unibet’s press release of 10 July
2014.

The result for the second quarter of 2014 includes Kambi’s results up to
31 May 2014 and also contains a significant non-recurring net gain of
GBP 35.3 million as a result of the disposal of Kambi and a GBP 2.2
million adjustment to fair value of contingent consideration related to
the Betchoice acquisition.

Excluding the gain on disposal of Kambi and other non-recurring items:

Underlying EBITDA for the second quarter of 2014 increased by 38% to GBP
16.7 (12.1) million.

Underlying profit from operations for the second quarter of 2014
increased by 51% to GBP 12.4 (8.2) million.

Underlying earnings per share for the second quarter increased by 47% to
GBP 0.401 (0.272).

· Gross winnings revenue increased by 24 per cent to GBP 77.1 (62.0)
million for the second quarter of 2014 and amounted to GBP 153.6 (129.6)
million for the first half year 2014.

· Successful disposal of Kambi completed during the second quarter,
giving rise to non-recurring non-cash net gain of GBP 35.3 million,
realising additional shareholder value and allowing Unibet to secure
strategic focus on providing the best player experience in the market.

· Excluding non-recurring items, underlying EBITDA for the second
quarter of 2014 increased by 38 per cent to GBP 16.7 (12.1) million.

· Profit before tax for the second quarter of 2014 amounted to GBP 49.0
(7.2) million. Profit before tax for the first half year 2014 amounted
to GBP 65.5 (18.6) million.

· Profit after tax for the second quarter of 2014 amounted to GBP 48.1
(6.7) million. Profit after tax for the first half year 2014 amounted to
GBP 63.4 (17.2) million.

· EPS for the second quarter of 2014 were GBP 1.707 (0.238) and GBP
2.255 (0.616) for the first half year 2014. Underlying EPS for the
second quarter of 2014 increased by 47 per cent to GBP 0.401 (0.272).

· Number of active customers for the quarter increased by 37 per cent to
610,319 (446,649).

"The quarter was characterised by the 2014 World Cup which provided a
significant new all time high in customer activity and continued strong
organic growth. Gross winnings revenue increased 33 per cent in local
currencies which means that we are continuing to gain market shares. Of
the gross winnings revenue 29 per cent was from locally regulated
markets.”

“Our continued focus on efficiency meant that, despite significantly
increased marketing investments, underlying EBITDA for the second
quarter increased by 38 per cent and earnings per share by 47 per cent.”

“The mobile channel accounted for 32 per cent of the total gross
winnings revenue and 47 per cent of gross winnings revenue in the
sportsbook. Strong growth in mobile casino contributed to a new all-time
high in Casino revenues and helped to strengthen Unibet’s existing
leadership position in Western European markets with 58 per cent organic
growth.”

“For the period to 3 August 2014, average daily gross winnings revenue
for the third quarter increased by 7 per cent compared to the daily
average In the second quarter 2014”, says Henrik Tjärnström, CEO of
Unibet.

Today, Wednesday 6 August 2014, Unibet’s CEO Henrik Tjärnström will host
a presentation in English at FinancialHearings, Operaterrassen in
Stockholm at 9.00 CEST. Please go to www.financialhearings.com
to sign in. For those who would like to participate in the telephone
conference in connection with the presentation, the telephone number is
UK +44 20 7660 2077 or from the USA +1 855 7161 596

Please call in, well in advance and register. The presentation is also
web cast live on www.unibetgroupplc.com